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DAN MAEL

DAN MAEL

Sandton

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in accounting, financial management, and strategic reporting. Successfully completed SAICA ITC and APC examinations, demonstrating strong technical proficiency and professional competence. Proven track record in month-end and year-end close processes, reconciliations, audits, and ensuring compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and statutory regulations. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, cash flow management, and performance reporting, providing actionable insights to support informed business decisions. Proficient in accounting software, advanced Excel, and SQL, leveraging technology to improve process efficiency, data analysis, and reporting accuracy. Adept at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, collaborating across teams, and delivering precise, reliable results in complex financial environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SAICA TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

NUTUN LIMITED (FORMERLY TRANSACTION CAPITAL)
01.2023 - Current
  • Completed rotations in various divisions to achieve CA competencies mandated by SAICA.
  • Conducted internal audits, testing controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Automated reporting processes using SQL, improving turnaround time and accuracy.
  • Enhanced reporting accuracy and efficiency as part of the Credit Team.
  • Built and maintained KPI dashboard for Customer Service Centre with Excel and SQL, later migrating to Power BI using DAX for enhanced data visualisation.
  • Prepared monthly management accounts, Annual Financial Statements and assisted with statutory compliance for various businesses, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. Collaborating with external auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS standards.
  • Developed advanced Excel models to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Prepare and distribute Monthly Gross Profit Contribution reports, providing management with clear performance insights by department and client.
  • Perform direct cost allocation to various departments and client codes, ensuring accurate expense tracking and profitability analysis.
  • Prepared trade receivables reports, including age analysis and agency revenue breakdown, to enhance cash flow management.
  • Support month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely completion of reporting deadlines.

MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, ACCOUNTING TUTOR

LEFA LA KGUMO THUTO PELE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
05.2017 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced student understanding of educational material.
  • Facilitated learners' comprehension of questions.
  • Educated learners on diverse techniques for question-solving.
  • Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions to progress learning.
  • Organised and maintained detailed records of tutoring sessions, including students' progress, to track and report outcomes effectively.

ACCOUNTING 100 AND MATH100 TUTOR

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions to progress learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and supportive learning environment where students felt comfortable asking questions and expressing difficulties.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to suit various learning styles, ensuring all students remain engaged and motivated.
  • Assisted students in developing effective study habits and organisational skills, contributing to long-term academic success.

ACCOUNTING TUTOR

SHEDRON SATURDAY SCHOOL
01.2017 - 12.2017

Provided accounting tutoring services during weekends.

MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES TUTOR

SOWISO FOUNDATION
04.2017 - 11.2017

Provided accounting tutoring services during weekends.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences - ACCOUNTING (CA Stream)

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
01.2022

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING - ACCOUNTING (CA Stream)

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
01.2021

GRADE 12 - SECONDARY SCHOOL

LETHUKUTHULA SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2016

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Effective time management
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Internal Audit and Compliance
  • Budget, forecasting and financial analysis
  • Management Accounts and Financial Reporting
  • Integrity in professional conduct
  • Proficient in advanced Excel functions
  • Annual Financial Statement
  • SQL and Database Management
  • Power BI and Data Visualisation
  • DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
  • Data Analytics and KPI Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
  • Basic Visio
  • Basic Python
  • Month-end and year-end reports

Certification

  • SAICA Initial Test of Competence (ITC) - 2023

First time pass

  • SAICA Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) - 2025

First time pass

Timeline

SAICA TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

NUTUN LIMITED (FORMERLY TRANSACTION CAPITAL)
01.2023 - Current

ACCOUNTING 100 AND MATH100 TUTOR

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
02.2021 - 11.2022

MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, ACCOUNTING TUTOR

LEFA LA KGUMO THUTO PELE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
05.2017 - 05.2023

MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES TUTOR

SOWISO FOUNDATION
04.2017 - 11.2017

ACCOUNTING TUTOR

SHEDRON SATURDAY SCHOOL
01.2017 - 12.2017

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING - ACCOUNTING (CA Stream)

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences - ACCOUNTING (CA Stream)

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

GRADE 12 - SECONDARY SCHOOL

LETHUKUTHULA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Personal Information

  • Age: 27
  • Passport Number: AB2765829
  • Date of birth: 1998-05-27
  • Nationality: MOZAMBICAN
  • Marital status: SINGLE

References

Available upon request.

DAN MAEL